Bearing Carrier; Front Bearing Carrier Inspection / Removal - Polaris RZR PRO R Service Manual

BEARING CARRIER

FRONT BEARING CARRIER
INSPECTION / REMOVAL
NOTICE
Bearing carriers are serviced as an assembly and the
bearings are not individually serviceable. No additional
greasing of the wheel bearings is required.
1. Elevate front of vehicle and safely support machine
under the frame area.
WARNING
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure. Wear eye protection when removing
bearings and seals.
2. Check bearings for side play by grasping the top and
bottom of the tire firmly and checking for movement.
The tire should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots.
3. Remove wheel nuts and remove the front wheel.
4. Remove the front wheel hub axle nut
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5. Remove the fastener retaining the steering tie rod
end to the front bearing carrier.
6. Remove and discard the two front brake caliper
mounting bolts and remove the caliper from the brake
disc.
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang caliper to prevent damage to the brake line.
7. Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
8. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt
ball joint retaining nut
9. Using a soft faced hammer, lightly tap on the knuckle
assembly while removing the upper and lower ball
joint ends.
10. Remove knuckle assembly from the front drive shaft.
11. Remove four fasteners
knuckle.
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and discard.
FINAL DRIVE
CAUTION
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